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Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Compulsory Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course To introduce students a general picture of the construction industry together with the contemporary management topics. To provide students with basic information on principles of construction project management and increase their awareness on major tasks of a construction manager. To present some of the techniques and methods used during the management of a construction project such as network analysis, cost estimating techniques, hourly output estimation of equipment etc. To help students understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in a construction project, basic phases of a construction project and the way different parties work together to increase performance in a construction project. To give students brief information about the Turkish construction industry and Turkish practice giving reference to current rules and regulations (eg. Health and Safety Regulations for Public Works). To increase the awareness of students on the issues of quality, health and safety, professional responsibility, engineering ethics etc. and the environmental and economic impacts of the construction industry. Course Content Construction managers need to learn the basics in commercial and residential construction in addition to leadership, planning and supervisory skills.The course provides students with skills in planning, designing, and implementing construction processes and systems. Students will understand basic construction history, examine responsibilities and risks involved in the construction process and demonstrate basic understanding of construction law, regulations, and means of project delivery. Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment. Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Cihan Çiftçi cihan.ciftci@agu.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Construction Engineering and Management Lecture Notes (METU) Harris, F., and McCaffer, R. (2001). “Modern Construction Management”, 5th Edition, Blackwell Science, UK. Halpin, D. W. (2006). “Construction Management”, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, USA. Smith, N. J. (1996). “Engineering Project Management”, Blackwell Science Publications, UK. Peurifoy, R.L., and Schexnayder, C. J. (2002). “Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods”, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, International Edition Course Notes Food and beverages are not permitted in the class. • Cell phones must be turned off during class. • Please, bring the required course materials. • No request to increase grades. • Be in the class on time (being late for class is an extreme annoyance to the entire class). • Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend at least %70 of the classes • Class attendance is strongly recommended and will count toward your participation grade. Regular class time will include informal assessment activities for which points will be assigned. Participation in these activities will help you prepare for exams, quizzes and homework and also provide me with feedback on your progress. • For a detailed description of AGU attendance policy, please refer to the website at https://goo.gl/HbPM2y section 25. • When contacting the instructor, please use the Canvas email feature. Include in the subject line the class and section number. If this information is not included, your email may not be answered. Any announcements or warnings will be send to your AGU e-mail. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every student to read his/her AGU e-mails and CANVAS emails regularly. AGU webmail can be accessed through https://mail.agu.edu.tr • You are responsible for knowing the University policies on cheating and plagiarism. Not giving credit to a person for their intellectual work and passing it off as your own is stealing. For a detailed description of AGU policies, please refer to the website at https://goo.gl/FjLhzH Course Category Engineering %20 Engineering Design %30 Science %10 Field %40

 
 
 
 
  
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